NAMI KY Staff
Jaydan Norris
Executive Director
In her role as NAMI Kentucky’s new director, Jaydan Norris oversees the current programming of the NAMI Kentucky Model B affiliates state-wide. She is also responsible for fundraising, marketing and community collaborations, communications to the Board, and new programs and initiatives. Jaydan comes to NAMI Kentucky …
T.J. Litafik
Advocacy Coordinator
T.J. Litafik has over 20 years of experience in Kentucky politics and government as owner/principal of Solon Strategies, LLC. He is a native of Pikeville in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. T. J. has managed and/or been a consultant for dozens of political campaigns from local offices to governor, and he has successfully lobbied for clients in the Kentucky General Assembly.
T. J. holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Eastern Kentucky University and a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He has worked in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Kentucky state government.
T. J. lives in Lexington with his 10-year old cat, Louie. He enjoys reading, history, travel, jazz, and UK sports. T.J. states, “I fully believe in the mission of NAMI Kentucky, and am committed to helping this organization as an advocate for some of our most vulnerable Kentuckians—those grappling with mental illness. We have many important goals we will be fighting for in the upcoming 2022 session of the General Assembly. I look forward to helping achieve them as we continue to work for those who benefit from NAMI Kentucky’s services and partnerships.”